The 9th annual Harry Elkes Ride held on September 17, 2022, at The Hub in Brant Lake was a resounding success. The day started out cool and foggy but later cleared for some great fall Adirondack scenery.
There were 133 riders broken up as follows:
Route | Distance (miles) | Number of Participants |
Schroon – Brant Lakes Loop | 50 | 50 |
Three Lakes | 32 | 69 |
Schroon River- Bean Road Gravel Loop | 18 | 6 |
Palisades Road | 15 | 8 |
In addition to New York there were riders from Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, New Hampshire, and Florida.
Several cycling groups participated, including Saratoga Cycling, Kroghan, Adirondack Multisport, ATP Racing and Adirondack Runners.
Many cyclists enjoyed beverages and lunch at the HUB after with other riders.
A big thank you to the event sponsors: George RV, Rick’s Bike shop, North Country Subaru, Mahoney Notifier, Queensbury Hotel, Schroon River Animal Hospital, and Lake George Tourism.
Volunteers at the event were: Rich Zuccaro, Harrison Freer, John Strough, Cathy Biss, Janet Olden, Joanne Conley, Candi Schermerhorn, Sue Nealon, Cole Hickman, Kevin Mahoney, Tony Krivitski , Judy Goralski, Rita, and photographer Brian Teague.
The Organizing Committee was Kathy Pfeiffer (Chair), Bob Wright, Joan Jenkins, JP Fasano
Overall, it was a very successful fundraiser to support ACA’s advocacy work.